Thursday, May 22, 2008

Ok, so I had no feedback but I think that's mainly due to the fact that I haven't promoted the blog in the slightest.

Let's just jump to the content of the blog right away. Recently the Iron Man film was released, in a very successful fashion. I haven't seen it yet, but I'm looking forward to. Not only because of all the nice things I've been hearing about it, but also because the nice people at Skywalker Sound handled the sound post-production of the movie. Chris Boyes (of King Kong, The Lord of The Rings) was in charge of the sound design and mixing of Iron Man. Mix Magazine sat with him and recorded a nice interview about his job on this film. Unfortunately he was in a protools room, instead of a lovely mixing room in front a huge console. But I think that is due to the fact that since Episode 3, Skywalker Sound changed it's way of working to have a more Protools-driven and basic set-up all the way to the end (they mainly use the big consoles at the final mix stage). I've heard they even have an Icon, although I haven't seen any picture of it at Skysound yet.

Anyway, despite this tiny detail of wanting to see their great equipment, it is a very nice interview. Chris Boyes is a very good sound designer, so check it out.

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A place for all things Skywalker Sound. News, information, pictures, visits to the facility and the adventures of the magicians who work in it.However wonderful this site is, it's an unofficial blog and it's not related to Skywalker Sound (or LucasFilm) in any way.

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Skywalker owes its long-running success to an exceptional team of sound designers, re-recording mixers, and sound editors. Their skills and innovative techniques place them among the most respected and awarded in the industry. Together with an experienced crew of technicians and support staff, Skywalker Sound can easily handle the most challenging projects, including: big-budget films, independent films, IMAX, theme rides, commercials, sound for web sites, and games.

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Located near Nicasio, California in Marin County. The Technical Building (house of skywalker sound) is next to the Ewok Lake at the Skywalker Ranch.